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This Was My Experience With Noom! Is It for You?

This was my experience with Noom. Is it for you? I was compensated for this post and this post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links. It was exactly six months since our family started to “shelter in place” due to COVID-19. Six months of View Post

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The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family

The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family I'm kinda obsessed with Christmas. I'll be the first person to admit that. And while there are certain things that I'm not a huge fan of (*cough, cough* elf on the shelf *cough, cough*), there are other holiday traditions and activities View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Motherhood, Printables, Winter

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The Best Ways to Connect With Grandparents Across the Miles

Grandparents are the fun central of a kid's childhood! Use these ideas to connect with grandparents when you can't see them regularly! The Best Ways to Connect With Grandparents Across the Miles Grandparents, the unsung heroes of any childhood. Who's better at building LEGO than a grandparent? View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: family, Motherhood

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How to Have a Healthy Family During a Crazy Germ Season

How to have a healthy family during a crazy germ season: Not to brag, but I was a germophobe long before being a germophobe was all the rage. You could call me a pioneering germophobe. Our family socially distanced before it was cool. We lived like hermits and rage cleaned things normal people View Post

Filed Under: Health, Heart, Life Style, Motherhood Tagged With: germs, health, Heart, live in the now, Motherhood, review, special needs

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School’s Out, Now What?! The Daily Schedule for Kids that Will Save Your Sanity

The Daily Schedule for Kids that Will Save Your Sanity The alarms on your phone are shut off for several weeks, or what feels like “indefinitely”. The kids’ lunch boxes are empty, wiped clean and stored for a few weeks, or for all of eternity. What’s the difference anyway? The kids are home, View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Parenting, Printables

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5 Things No One Tells You About Parenting a Boy

5 Things No One Tells You About Parenting a Boy Parenting a boy is one of the most important tasks you’ll do in your lifetime. Raising a boy from an infant to a man has a lot of challenges. In fact, a lot of these things, no one ever tells you about. There is no magical secret to raising a boy into View Post

Filed Under: Baby (0-1 years), Kid (6-9 years), Motherhood, Parenting, Teen (13-18 years), Tween (10-12 years)

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4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season

These four genius hacks will give you a stress-free holiday season - even if the turkey is dry and your Christmas cards go out late.  4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season As you gear up for the holidays, it can get a little daunting. It feels as if you have a to-do list that is View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Winter

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A Good Night’s Sleep: How to Reduce Parental Stress in New Parents

While sleep may be low on your priority list after becoming a new parent, its essential for health. Check out why sleep is the key to reduce parental stress after having a baby. A Good Night's Sleep: How to Reduce Parental Stress in New Parents Becoming a new parent is no easy task. It requires a View Post

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Why is a Hygge Lifestyle So Popular Right Now?

Why is a hygge lifestyle so popular right now? Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word used to describe the feeling of comfort and coziness. The concept of hygge focuses on creating joy and contentment in the everyday moments of our daily life. Hygge is about so much more than just candles and fuzzy View Post

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The Best Family Calendar Tips for Crazy Busy Families

  Thank you, Erin Condren, for sending us family calendar products to review, in return for my honest opinion. Every opinion stated is 100% mine.  The Best Family Calendar Tips for Crazy Busy Families Hi, my name is Tove and I am a perpetual to-do list maker and re-doer. My to-do View Post

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5 Common Mistakes People Make While Decluttering

As Marie Kondo says, “Our items should give us joy!” Bump up your “Spring Cleaning” into “Fall Cleaning” by avoiding these common decluttering mistakes! 5 Common Mistakes People Make While Decluttering  The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) reported that we spend around View Post

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Super Smart Ways to Prepare Your Child For a New Sibling

Congratulations, you are pregnant! You have been down this path once, twice (maybe even more times). You know what to expect from your body, your spouse, and friends. But there is one unknown factor this time - your toddler! The little being who up until now has been your baby. The cherub who View Post

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The Most Important Estate Planning Tips for Parents

How can parents protect their children should the unexpected happen? Why is estate planning for parents so important? Get all your questions answered! Estate Planning for Parents As parents, it’s our duty to protect our children and provide a warm, loving environment for them.  Furthermore, View Post

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How to Get Rid of Lice Without Losing Your Mind

When you hear "Mom! My head is itchy" don't burn down the house, yet. Breathe and turn here for tips on how to get rid of lice without losing your mind! How to get rid of lice without losing your mind I am proud to work with Vamousse on this post. They provided samples of Vamousse lice treatments View Post

Filed Under: Health, Kid (6-9 years), Motherhood, Parenting, Reviews, Teen (13-18 years), Toddler (2-5 years), Tween (10-12 years)

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